Movement Detroit reveals 2022 line-up
The festival has announced its first line-up for its 2022 event
Movement Detroit has announced the first of a stellar line-up for its 2022 edition.
Three veteran techno acts will headline Movement 2022, as the event prepares to return after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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Iconic Detroit-born DJ and pioneer Jeff Mills, Sweden's Adam Beyer, and longtime Movement favourite Richie Hawtin will headline the festival's main stage.
The rest of the line-up includes several other huge names in the scene right now, including The Blessed Madonna, Carl Craig, Claude Vonstroke, DJ Minx, Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa, Louie Vega, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler and Goldie b2b LTJ Bukem.
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Paxahau, the festival's organiser, announced the headliners and an initial wave of artists for this spring's event on Wednesday; the whole roster will be unveiled in the following weeks.
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In a press statement Jeff Mills said: “Of all the places I’ve traveled to and audiences I’ve played music for, Detroit is still the city that remains the barometer of advanced creative knowledge and technique.
“It’s special because of what the long list of native Detroit musicians that have contributed to the world of music.
"It’s a place that is infamous for proposing new ways and ideas as well as a unique and common viewpoint on the future of music. The city taught me to never fear what lies beyond, but embrace it as a means to advance the music art form.
"I look forward to Movement 2022 - returning back to the city and to the people that taught me and the World everything.”
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When will Movement Detroit be taking place? Movement, which is one of the highest regarded and longest-running electronic music festivals in the world, will return to its traditional Memorial Day weekend slot May 28-30 at the Hart Plaza, Detroit.
3-Day and 1-Day Passes for both GA and VIP are now on sale on their website here.
For more information, check out their website here and social media channels here.
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